"Worth the Wait"  By Michelle Zamarripa

Author Michelle Zamarripa visited Chesley Memorial Library on Saturday, November 18, for a reading of her self-published children's book, “Worth The Wait”. It tells the story of Milo the Moose on his walk through the woods as he learns to practice patience with the help of some new friends. Michelle shares her love of New England by including fun facts about local wildlife and featuring stunning nature illustrations done by her aunt, Carol Niles. Books ($17.99), shirts ($20), and prints of the illustrations ($25) were on sale after the reading. To learn more about “Worth The Wait”  visit cones2conifers.com. Thanks for visiting, Michelle!

"To Fly on a Cloud" By Mike Edgecomb

We were pleased to welcome back Mike Edgecomb to Chesley Memorial Library on Saturday, June 4th, 2022, to talk about his newest children's book, "To Fly on a Cloud: Maine". Copies of "To Fly on a Cloud: Maine" and "To Fly on a Cloud: New Hampshire". Copies were on sale for $10.00 during the book signing.

"We Love Nature" by Abby Leas

A big THANK YOU to first time author and Coe-Brown Northwood Academy Senior, Abby Leas, for donating her self-published children's book, "We Love Nature"! Abby, pictured above, wrote the book as part of her senior project for school, and she's graciously donated it to the Chesley Memorial Library. We're proud to say "We Love Nature" has been made an official part of our collection and is available for checkout! Congratulations on your graduation Abby!

"A Moose with a Uke" By Aaron Risi is Back!

​We had a stellar attendance for local author Aaron Risi, on Saturday, January 4, 2020.  Aaron shared his book "Moose with a Uke", the story of Monty the Moose and his adventure in Harmony Grove. Attendees enjoyed live ukulele music, lessons on the ukulele, and a "How to Draw Monty the Moose" demonstration. To view a clip of Aaron's performance, please click here. Aaron combines his classical training in art with surrealist whimsy to produce engaging narratives that foster emotional connections through music. To learn more about Aaron's works of music, art, and storytelling, visit aaronrisi.com. We were so glad to have you back, Aaron! 

"The House on Christmas Street" by Judy Pancoast

New Hampshire's own Grammy nominee, singer-songwriter Judy Pancoast, was thrilled to announce the publication of her debut fiction novel at our Senior Café on Monday, December 9, 2019. "A Holiday Afternoon with Judy" featured a performance of Judy's original Christmas songs, as well as a reading from her novel, "The House on Christmas Street", based on her hit song of the same name. The book is a cozy tale of small-town rivalry that comes to a head over newcomer Don Cassidy's outragous display of Christmas lights, which just might finally bring the neighborhood together. The program was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone in attendance, and copies of the book, as well as Judy's Christmas CD, were available for purchase and signing. Learn more about Judy's music and "The House on Christmas Street", at her website, judypancoast.com. Thanks for spreading the Christmas cheer, Judy!

"The Fire Within the Cult" by Courtnie J. Christensen

​Courtnie J. Christensen had a wonderful showing of support from our patrons for her debut young adult novel "The Fire Within the Cult" when she visited the library on Saturday, October 19, 2019. The book, which is based on a true story, centers around the experiences of nine-year-old Sofia living in a religious cult. Facing militia conspirators, an FBI investigation, and the psychological pressures of a group of believers estranged from society, Sofia must protect her family and herself from the dangerous lies the cult leader inflicts, before those lies consume them. Riddled with surprising twists and turns, Courtnie J. Christensen's and Angela E. Powell's novel is a must-read for survival literature lovers. To learn more about "The Fire Within the Cult", visit https://www.angelaepowell.com/product-page/the-fire-within-the-cult. Patrons enjoyed the book signing, as well as refreshments baked by the library. We're so fortunate to have been able to host Courtnie's first book launch here at the library! 

"A Moose with a Uke" By Aaron Risi

The Chesley Memorial Library held a special Open House on Saturday, September 21, 2019, to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, featuring some lovely refreshments and a special guest! We were joined by Dover author Aaron Risi, who read from his new book "A Moose with a Uke", and played his ukulele for patrons. You can listen to his songs here and here. "A Moose with a Uke" takes place in Harmony Grove, where a group of animal friends discover a lost trunk full of instruments, leading them to form a band. After the entertainment, children got to try their hand at playing a ukulele and drawing Monty the Moose with some instructions from Mr. Risi. To learn more about Aaron Risi and "A Moose with a Uke", visit aaronrisi.com. A huge thanks to Aaron for the live music, art lesson, and delightful story! ​

Battle of the Book Launches: Rebecca and Adi Rule

​It was a Mother/Daughter Face-Off between Two Granite State Authors! Champion of Yankee culture, weighing in at over a dozen books with fat awards, humorist, storyteller, and host of NHPTV Rebecca Rule launched "That Reminds Me of a Funny Story", a memoir/storytelling how-to/compendium of Yankee humor. Appropriate for all ages, but especially grown-ups. Wielding princess power and the magic of friendship, weighing in at three books with sparkly covers, was Adi Rule, launching "Hearts of Ice", a wintry fantasy perfect for ages 8-12 and anyone young at heart. The event was well attended by people of all ages, and Yankee and princess/prince costumes appeared here and there. Learn more about these talented ladies and their books at rebeccarule.com and adirule.com. Thanks to the Friends of the Northwood Libraries for sponsering this event, and thanks to Rebeccea and Adi Rule for putting up a fight!

"How Chubby the Cat was Found!" By Karen Howe and Denise F. Brown.

Northwood's own postmaster Karen Howe held a book signing for her book, "How Chubby the Cat was Found", at Chesley Memorial Library on Saturday, July 13th, 2019. Karen and her cousin, author and illustrator Denise F. Brown, originally wanted to tell a story about how she came to love the cat she adopted from a neighbor, but after a vet visit, Chubby took off. Chubby spent four weeks outside during the coldest month of the year after wandering miles from home. When Karen was finally reunited with Chubby, the story was reworked to be about Chubby's disappearance. Karen aims to inform others about how to find their lost pets through Chubby's story, and attendees were moved by the adorable story of a courageous lost cat and his owner's enduring love. To learn more about Chubby the cat's story, visit chubbythecat.com, and to learn more about Denise F. Brown's other works of art and literature, visit www.raccoonstudios.comww.tugboatrescue.comwww.windwildhorse.com. We're so glad you could share Chubby's and your story Karen!

"Sassafras Summer" By Carol Owen

​On Saturday, April 21, 2018, the Chesley Memorial Library hosted a reading and book signing of Carol Owen's book, "Sassafras Summer". The second installment of Owen's tender romance series follows Annie as she escapes from her trainwreck of a life to visit her mother, only to discover she is newly engaged. Further complicating the matter are Annie's conflicting feelings towards her soon-to-be stepbrother, and Annie must decide whether she is ready to let love in. Afterwards, Carol was joined by other local writers from the library’s weekly writing workshop, who read from their works-in-progress. ​​To learn more about Owen's books and artwork, visit www.carolowenheartfelt.com.

AUTHORS TAKE NOTE

Are you a local author? Have you finished your book? If you are interested in having the library host a book signing /launch for you please contact us at 942-5472 or email [email protected].